Clark County, NV Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit authority
- County film administrator (Business License Dept.)
- Permit duration
- 30 days, extendable
- Advance filing
- 10 calendar days before filming
- Fee
- No permit fee, processing fee only
- Covers
- Public roads, rights-of-way in unincorporated county
Summary
Filming that closes county roads in unincorporated Clark County needs a film permit; the film administrator's rules must address traffic congestion, road closures, lane restrictions, and pedestrian disruptions before approval.
The county film administrator is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations subject to the approval by the board, governing form, time and location of any activity described in Section 6.20.010 and the fees to apply thereto including the permit processing fee and fees charged to cover actual costs for use of county property and rights-of-way. The rules and regulations shall be based upon the following criteria as they relate to the unincorporated areas of Clark County or the use of county property:
(a)Traffic congestion including road closures, lane restrictions, traffic or pedestrian disruptions and intermittent traffic control;(b)The health, safety and convenience of all persons;(c)The disruption of normal activities of all persons;(d)The safety and use of property. (Ord. 1774 § 7, 1996)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 147).
Full Breakdown
Clark County Code section 6.20.050 directs the county film administrator to write permit rules covering traffic congestion including road closures, lane restrictions, and intermittent traffic control for any filming on public property in unincorporated Clark County, which includes the Las Vegas Strip inside Paradise and Winchester townships. Section 6.20.030 requires a film permit whenever filming impacts vehicular or pedestrian traffic; there is no permit fee, only a processing fee, and permits run thirty days unless the film administrator extends them. Applications go to the business license department at least ten calendar days ahead.
Violations & Fines
Filming without a required permit, or ignoring the road-closure and traffic-control conditions in it, can get the permit revoked and draws code enforcement and LVMPD action against the production company.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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